previous directives
[/ˈprɛvɪəs dɪˈrɛktɪvz/]
noun phrase
diretivas anteriores
1. Instructions or orders that were issued or established before the current time; prior guidelines or mandates
The company must comply with previous directives issued by the board of directors.
A empresa deve cumprir com as diretivas anteriores emitidas pelo conselho de administração.
2. Legal or administrative orders that preceded the current ones in a sequence
According to previous directives, all employees must submit their reports by Friday.
De acordo com as diretivas anteriores, todos os funcionários devem enviar seus relatórios até sexta-feira.
3. Instructions given prior to new ones, maintaining historical or legal precedence
The new policy supersedes all previous directives on workplace conduct.
A nova política substitui todas as diretivas anteriores sobre conduta no local de trabalho.
This term is commonly used in formal business, legal, and governmental contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian corporate culture, adherence to 'diretivas anteriores' is important for maintaining organizational continuity and legal compliance. The phrase often appears in formal correspondence, policy documents, and legal proceedings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow previous directives
in accordance with previous directives
contrary to previous directives
supersede previous directives
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